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Denarius C. Considius Paetus; C•CONSIDIVS PAETVS 46 BC
46 BC year| Silver | 4.21 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 46 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Curule chair, garlanded, on which lies wreath. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•CONSIDIVS PAETVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julius Caesar on the obverse (front) side, indicating that it was issued during the time of his reign or shortly after his assassination in 44 BC. This is significant because Caesar's image was not commonly featured on Roman coins before his death, and the fact that it appears on this coin suggests that his successor, Octavian (later known as Augustus), may have sought to promote his image and legacy.
